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Assets Held-for-Sale Additional Information (Details) $ in Millions	Dec. 14, 2016 USD ($)
Blood Screening Business [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Gross proceeds on sale	$ 1,850

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